Section 1240-01-31-.04 - SHELTERS FOR THE HOMELESS(1)Definition. A shelter for the homeless is a public or private non-profit facility that provides temporary shelter and meals to the homeless.(2)Verification. Before any resident of a shelter for the homeless may be determined eligible, there must be verification that the shelter meets the definition as stated in paragraph (1) of this rule.(3)Certification Periods. A resident of a shelter for the homeless who is determined eligible will be assigned a one or two month certification period.(4)Mailing The ATP Card Or Coupons. Food Stamp benefits will be mailed to the local county DHS office for pick up by the recipient. They will not be mailed to the shelter where the recipient resides.(5) An employee of a shelter for the homeless may not act as the authorized representative for a resident of that shelter.(6) An eligible resident may use his/her Food Stamp coupons to purchase food for self-preparation and/or to purchase prepared meals served by the shelter if the shelter is approved by the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to accept Food Stamp coupons.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1240-01-31-.04